Exolaunch is a German-American company that provides launch services, mission management, and deployment solutions for small satellites. As a launch integrator, Exolaunch works with major launch providers like SpaceX and ESA to offer rideshare launch opportunities. They also manufacture their own separation systems (CarboNIX, EXOpod) and are developing orbital transfer vehicles. Exolaunch serves NewSpace companies, research institutions, government organizations, and space agencies, enabling the deployment of smallsats for various applications.
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Exolaunch is managing the Transporter-17 rideshare mission for the GRUS-3 launch.
Exolaunch will deploy the 49 satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-17 mission using its CarboNIX separation systems.
Exolaunch is a European company that specializes in launch integration services and rideshare mission management for commercial and institutional satellites.
The Canadian Space Agency awarded Exolaunch launch integration services for the MARMOTSat satellite.
Exolaunch has participated in every Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare mission since those programs began.
Exolaunch has deployed more than 790 satellites across 47 missions for more than 200 commercial and government customers.
Exolaunch has secured its first dedicated Falcon 9 launches, Exo-1 and Exo-2, scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
The Exolaunch acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Exolaunch has maintained a strategic relationship with SpaceX since 2020.
EQT has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exolaunch through EQT’s X fund.
Exolaunch secured its first dedicated Falcon 9 launches, Exo-1 and Exo-2, for 2027 and 2028.
The EQT acquisition of Exolaunch is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Milbank LLP served as legal counsel to EQT in the Exolaunch acquisition.
EQT plans to support Exolaunch’s development of new satellite launch and deployment technologies.
Exolaunch has maintained a strategic relationship with SpaceX since 2020.
Exolaunch has participated in every Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare mission since those programs began.
DLA Piper UK LLP served as legal counsel to Dmitriy Sternharz in the Exolaunch sale.
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE served as exclusive financial advisor to Dmitriy Sternharz in the Exolaunch sale.
Exolaunch provides satellite deployment hardware, launch program planning, end-to-end mission management, launch capacity procurement, satellite integration, testing, logistics, and orbital deployment services.
Exolaunch was founded by Dmitriy Sternharz.